The distinction between natural and supernatural, in fact, broke down; and when it had done so, the burden of intolerable strangeness which this universe imposes on us by dividing it into two halves and encouraging the mind never to think of both in the same context. What price we may have paid for this comfort in the way of false security and accepted confusion of the thought is another matter.

Summary

This quote suggests that the clear division between natural and supernatural forces no longer exists. Once this division disappeared, it became difficult for the mind to consider both aspects together. While this may have provided a certain level of comfort, it also led to false security and confused thinking. The quote emphasizes the consequences of refusing to acknowledge the coexistence of natural and supernatural elements in the universe.

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